We are a pioneer in research and education in the field of nursing science in Finland. Our research addresses the outcomes of nursing in health promotion and in the treatment of long-term health problems. We offer research-based education in diverse learning environments to meet future working life needs both in Finland and globally.
50
Master's degrees annually
6
Doctoral degrees annually
65
Peer-reviewed scientific publications annually
Studies
The Department of Nursing Science offers academic degree studies with working life relevance to educate specialists in social and health care leadership and management, health promotion, and nursing science research, as well as social and health care educators. The major subject studies offered at the Department of Nursing include nursing leadership and management, preventive nursing science, and teacher training in health sciences. In addition, Health Promotion in Nursing Science is offered in English under the Faculty of Health Science’s multidisciplinary and international Master’s Degree Programme in Public Health.
We provide our students with student-centred guidance and flexibility in studying. We apply versatile teaching and learning methods and environments, such as simulation, co-operative learning, and the flipped classroom (FC) approach. Students of nursing science acquire skills needed to operate in multicultural and international work environments. Students who complete a Master’s degree in health sciences will successfully position themselves as experts in diverse and demanding jobs.
Research
The Department of Nursing Science produces research data (basic/applied) on health promotion practices and their impact in community care and in patient care, and on nursing outcomes. One particular focus area is intervention research on operating environments related to health promotion, clinical nursing and health education, where working methods, operational models and gauges for the effectiveness and quality of nursing and nursing education are tested. Our research projects are carried out in multidisciplinary and international research groups.
We promote the health and well-being of communities and patients and the development of health service structures through high-quality, impactful research. We contribute to solving challenges related to promoting the health of people of all ages. The operational priorities of European and global health care affect the research we do.
Research at the Department of Nursing Science addresses the outcomes of nursing in the promotion of health and in the treatment of long-term health problems, with multiculturalism and digitalisation as its strategic focus areas.
Our research areas
Research groups
- Remotely more - work in social and health care is changing
- Enhancing nursing leadership through education
Research groups
- European curriculum for family and community nurse (ENhANCE)
- Medication administration safety & interventions (MASI)
- ChatPal
- Intervention, dietary, diabetes and pregnancy research (IDDP)
- Optimizing health provider capasity
- Occupational well-being in education
Finished projects
Research group
- Interprofessional simulationteaching for social and health students and professionals
- New Agenda for Nurse Educator Education in Europe
Finished projects
News and events
News
Events
Contact information
Personnel of the Department of Nursing Science is introduced in UEF Connect.
Terese Bondas
Bengt Fridlund
Kaisa Haatainen
Arja Halkoaho
Hanna Hopia
Tarja Kvist
Heikki Paakkonen
Marjaana Pelkonen
Marja-Terttu Tarkka
Raili Välimaa
Tarja Välimäki
Postal address
University of Eastern Finland
Department of Nursing Science
P.O. Box 1627
FI-70211 Kuopio, Finland
Street address
Yliopistonranta 1C, Canthia building, B wing, 3rd floor